Update: I played the match!
Format: 5 set showdown
Players: Noob vs Pro
Result: I lost 0-3 (expected)
set 1: 4-11
Managed to confuse him with my first two serves. Cannot return anything he dished out. Won other two points in far from table topspin rallies( height, reach and strength advantage for me)
Set 2: 3-11
Still couldn’t return his serves. He is getting the hang of my serves. Topspin is still my killer.
Set 3: 5-11
He got a little tired. I changed my serve to tomahawk, kind of worked, got a few attacking chances and took them. He did a great job controlling the ball this set, only one topspin rally.
Conclusion: 1. Change up my serves every time they get used to it. 2. Fix inconsistency with backhand topspin and flick. 3. Serve either short and spiny or long and fast, bring the game far away against smaller/physically weaker opponents. 4. Topspin and defensive play are my strengths(relative) because of reach and strength. 5. Avoid long close-to-table rallies especially against fast attackers, I can’t open up fast enough because of 190cm height. 6. Be more active against downspin, try to FH or BH topspin to start the attack, not just push. 6. DONT TRY TO BE FANCY. 7. Don’t chop, I can’t.
Most important: DO NOT drink water given by the opponent, especially if it looks like it’s spiked with >200 ppm of chlorine.
Suggestions welcome!